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Pregame Pilsner

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Honeyed biscuit meets earthy, floral Saaz hops in this clear golden Czech-style pilsner, with a soft, bready backbone from pilsner malt and a touch of Munich malt. American Centennial hops add a gentle bitterness. It has 5% ABV, and Funky Buddha added it to its year-round lineup on April 8, 2026, with a taproom launch party on April 11.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild10 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
breadyearthyfloral
bready
earthy
floral
malty
honey
noble hop
Aroma
The nose opens with soft, honeyed biscuit notes backed by the classic floral and earthy character of Saaz hops.
also:clean,hoppy
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Pregame Pilsner

◎ Appearance

A bright, pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine white head that clings to the glass with visible lacing. The beer displays steady carbonation, with a gentle effervescence that underscores its crisp, refreshing character.

pale goldencrystal clearfine white headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with soft, honeyed biscuit notes backed by the classic floral and earthy character of Saaz hops. A gentle bready backdrop from pilsner and Munich malts anchors the profile, while Centennial hops contribute a subtle herbal complexity without aggressive intensity.

honeyed biscuitfloral Saazearthy noble hopsbready malt

◐ Taste

The palate leads with a clean, malty sweetness and bready structure that flows seamlessly into a soft, earthy mid-palate. The Saaz and Centennial hops provide a restrained, noble bitterness that finishes dry without astringency, allowing the delicate malt character to remain prominent throughout.

soft bitternessmalty-clean entryearthy-herbal mid-palatedry finish

◑ Finish

A short to medium finish with a gentle, lingering honey and noble-hop character that fades without harshness. The aftertaste remains crisp and refreshing, inviting the next sip.

clean aftertasterefreshing
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
76
Appearance
85
Finish
72
Serve at 4–7°C

Serve well-chilled at 4–6°C for maximum crispness. A pilsner served too warm loses its defining snap.

Pilsner glass

The tall, narrow pilsner glass preserves carbonation and showcases the golden clarity that defines the style.

Drink fresh and cold. Pilsners do not improve with age — within 3 months of packaging is ideal.

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About Czech Pilsner

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Czech Pilsner?

Pilsners are crisp golden lagers with 4–5.5% ABV and IBU 25–45. Defined by spicy, floral Saaz hops over a light malt backbone — bright carbonation and a dry bitter finish.

Finding a similar Czech Pilsner

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